Liverpool's Suarez named in Olympic squad

South Americans drawn with Britain, Senegal and UAE

Liverpool's Luis Suarez celebrates his goal against Everton during their FA Cup semifinal at Wembley Stadium in this file photo. (REUTERS)

Liverpool striker Luis Suarez was one of three over-age players included in the 18-man Uruguay squad for the Olympic Games that was announced here on Monday.

Coach Oscar Washington Tabarez has also named prolific Napoli striker Edinson Cavani and Palermo's Egidio Arevalo Rios as players over the age of 23 in the squad that will compete in Group A alongside Great Britain, Senegal and the United Arab Emirates.